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Pollo a la Plancha with Mojo—Fries, Pineapple & All

Garlicky mojo-marinated chicken seared until golden, plated with crispy fries, fresh tomato, lettuce, and caramelized grilled pineapple. All the flavor of a Cuban grill in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Pollo a la Plancha with Mojo—Fries, Pineapple & All
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Start fries in a skillet per package directions, stirring occasionally, so they finish near when the chicken does.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken dry. Mix minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, and 1 tbsp oil in a small bowl—this is your mojo.

  3. Step 3

    Sear chicken in a hot dry skillet 4 minutes until golden, then flip and sear the other side 4 minutes until cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Pour mojo over chicken in the skillet. Let it bubble for 60 seconds, coating the meat, then remove from heat.

  5. Step 5

    In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium-high and sear pineapple spears 2 minutes per side until caramelized and charred.

  6. Step 6

    Plate chicken with fries, sliced tomato, fresh lettuce, and grilled pineapple. Drizzle pan mojo over the top.

Tools you’ll need

  • two 12-inch skillets
  • small bowl
  • tongs

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